Know Your Farmer This Fall!

Behind every local product is a farmer, a family, and a story worth knowing. Through our Know Your Farmer series, we’re spotlighting three Davidson County farms: Surratt Orchards, SandyCreek Farm, and Roberts Farm.

Visit our website to meet the people behind these farms, discover what they grow and raise, and learn how their hard work contributes to Davidson County’s agricultural community. All three farms have exciting events planned for Saturday, October 3, giving you the perfect opportunity to experience local agriculture, connect with your community, and support the farms you’ve been reading about!

Supporting Local Agricultural Events

We are proud to help spread the word about educational opportunities and community events from organizations such as the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, NC State Extension and the Extension Master Gardeners of Davidson County. Visit the Extension Master Gardeners on Saturday, October 3, for their BIG Plant Sale! Shop perennials, shrubs, trees, native plants, annuals, houseplants, and garden items from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Davidson County Agricultural Center, 301 E. Center Street in Lexington.

Lunch ‘n Learns Are Back!

Join the Davidson County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on Wednesday, October 14, from 12:00–1:30 PM for a hands-on session about seed saving. Water will be provided—just bring your lunch and an openness to learn! More details will be included in the next newsletter. Be sure to check out the events calendar on our website to discover more agricultural events happening throughout Davidson County and the surrounding area!

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Farmers Market Events

The regular farmers market season may be winding down, but there are still plenty of opportunities to shop locally! Visit the upcoming winter markets in Thomasville and Lexington for seasonal produce, locally raised meats, eggs, freshly baked goods, handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, and more.

Thomasville Farmers Market

Shop locally from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM on:

Fall Market Saturday: October 17

Thanksgiving Market: Saturday, November 14

Christmas Market: Saturday, December 5

Thomasville Farmers Market, 21 E Guilford St, Thomasville, NC 27360

Lexington Farmers Market

Harvest Market. Saturday, November 21 from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Lexington Farmers Market, 129 South Railroad Street, Lexington

Come explore your local farmers market and discover fresh produce, locally raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, handmade products, seasonal favorites, and so much more! Shopping local is a great way to connect with local farmers and makers while supporting the people who help keep our local food system growing.

Can’t make it to the farmers market? You can still shop local all year long with Piedmont Fresh! Order fresh, locally grown and produced foods from local farmers and makers, with 5 convenient pickup locations to make getting your local food even easier.

Shop year-round at PiedmontFresh.com!